AFL Player #15: Jayden Laverde - Married in February & November - 4/11

[Beerfish]

Contract Status: Unrestricted Free Agent 2025
My Boy Draft 2024: Pick 7, Nuggs Bunny

 

[BrunoV]

What? I don't see that. He's not someone who dives on it, but that doesn't help these days. He has a big body and also has great evasion. He will make a fantastic midfielder. I hope he gets some midfield minutes in VFL this week, Crow said that there is no limitation on his game now.

Unlike Langford, he has some acceleration and can take a big mark. So he will be more potent up forward. I think this explosive power will make him more effective at a stoppage down the track too, but the forward play means that we can play him in seniors more before he's ready to be a starting mid.

While I keep banging on about Dusty in the trade thread I think a full preseason and injury free 2018 to Laverde, Langford and Francis will improve us as much as any trade would.

yaco's comment gives me hope as I don't think his concern about the ability of a player 'below his knees' has ever been realised.

 

[fishardansin]

yaco's comment gives me hope as I don't think his concern about the ability of a player 'below his knees' has ever been realised.

I'm confused.

 

[Capt Hindsight]

Him and Begley up forward this week in the VFL should prove a delightful site. Could see 6+ goals between them if they work together well.

 

[BrunoV]

I'm confused.

It's like a positive kiss of death.

 

[fishardansin]

It's like a positive kiss of death.

In my defense it is wiser to look like a fool initially to ensure you're information is correct.

 

[doug85]

 

[Skipper_]

Just bring him in.

 

[Bunk Moreland]

 

[PressureCooker]

4 goals now

 

[Killer_Mike]

 

[BrunoV]

Just bring him in.

Why do you want to get better? We're ninth, bro.

 

[Killer_Mike]

 

[Matthew_Lloyd]

5

 

[fishardansin]

6

 

[Teflon Dons]

****in 6! He's not far off at all. 1 or 2 away imo. Very impressive today. We are going to be primed for a deep finals run.

 

[eDPS]

Can't wait for this guy to play AFL again

 

[Killer_Mike]

 

[Mr_McBoogerBalls]

So Laverde has kicked more goals than the Blues team today?

 

[fishardansin]

Ready to go now. Get him in there and play him forward for now. As we stream forward there is JD, Stewart, Laverde and Fantasia all leading hard. Then when we kick long there is Hooker, JD and Laverde capable of taking a pack grab. Sorry Greeny.

 

[JayJ20]

Fantastic game. Getting better and better!

 

[BrunoV]

In all seriousness I could live with another weeks in the twos.

Some off the ball efforts were a bit lacking because he was gassed.

I'm super paranoid about bringing him back too soon and something getting strained under the additional intensity (and I'm not referring to myself).

 

[fishardansin]

In all seriousness I could live with another weeks in the twos.

Some off the ball efforts were a bit lacking because he was gassed.

I'm super paranoid about bringing him back too soon and something getting strained under the additional intensity (and I'm not referring to myself).

I know what you mean. I also believe in bringing people in when they have a hot hand, much like cricket selection.

 

[Bunk Moreland]

Not just the goalkicking but he's so strong over the ball. He has a future as a midfielder I reckon.

Gun

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

Not just the goalkicking but he's so strong over the ball. He has a future as a midfielder I reckon.

Gun

Yep it's what I like about him rarely falls to the ground when tackled.

 

[fishardansin]

Not just the goalkicking but he's so strong over the ball. He has a future as a midfielder I reckon.

Gun

Strong over the ball, quick first few steps and has a side step. Will be a gun midfielder who can kick goals. I still want him to start as a forward in the AFL who plays some midfield minutes, then slowly tip that percentage to a mid who can rest forward. Langford doesn't have that explosive burst so he wont be as effective up forward, but could easily play as a wingman.